Well I can tell you it is the preamp more than likely, I auditioned an Electrocompaniet 4.7 this year and it was very un-exciting to be honest. It almost seemed as if it did not have enough gain dynamics whatever, it was boring, but this could be amplifier matching. So I will go on a preamp I have been reading tons about and most will vouch for it on this site as being super dynamic and smooth, very transparent and its 2200.00, The Modwright 9.0se, check it out looks to be the ticket as they say.. But it is Tube and not sure it has a remote option, but is the current golden child in audio right now.
Preamp with most dynamic contrast?
Which preamp in the $ 2000 to $ 5000 range offers the most dynamic contrast (both macro and micro)?
My current set up offers what I value most in spades (no listener fatigue, true timber and great imaging) but is somewhat mellow in dynamic contrasts, especially Micro. I think a change in preamps might do the trick. Current system: Vienna Accoustic Mahler speakers, Bryston 4BST amp, Electrocompaniet EC 4.7 preamp, Meridian 508.24 CD run balanced.
PS: I am tempted to try tubes this time...thanks in advance for your kind suggestions.
Bruno
My current set up offers what I value most in spades (no listener fatigue, true timber and great imaging) but is somewhat mellow in dynamic contrasts, especially Micro. I think a change in preamps might do the trick. Current system: Vienna Accoustic Mahler speakers, Bryston 4BST amp, Electrocompaniet EC 4.7 preamp, Meridian 508.24 CD run balanced.
PS: I am tempted to try tubes this time...thanks in advance for your kind suggestions.
Bruno